War is over
(2023 Animation Oscar Winner in 2024)
“War Is Over!” is a powerful animated short that follows two soldiers on opposite sides of a never-ending war. Surrounded by violence and fear, the enemies begin to communicate in an unexpected way: a long-distance chess game played across the battlefield. As the match unfolds, their connection slowly transcends the conflict, blurring the line between friend and foe. With emotional clarity and symbolic storytelling, the film explores humanity, hope, and the possibility of peace even in the darkest circumstances.
